Are you energetic, hardworking and motivated? Are you looking for an exciting change working in a fast-paced and challenging environment?

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust is developing dynamic new Integrated Acute Assessment Units. If you are looking for something new and challenging, we are interested in hearing from you. We are currently based on Ward B2 however plans are in progress to amalgamate with Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) in a newly refurbished department - January 2024

We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical sister for IAAU based at Grimsby Hospital. The ethos of IAAU is to provide clinical care to patients, support staff clinically and also the senior management team. It will be an expectation that in the absence of the ward manager and deputy ward manager that you will deputise and have full oversight of the clinical area. These roles are crucial to delivering safe patient care whilst supporting the continuous development and education of our staff. The successful candidate will be forward-thinking, dynamic and have a positive attitude in regard to adapting to change and towards delivering the trust's visions and values. The candidate will be reliable, trustworthy and assertive that demonstrates an ability to manage a well-established team with a focus on staff training improvements.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant must have 2 years' experience as a Band 5/6 in an acute setting, with experience of shift leading. You will also need to be compassionate and a 'hands on' Clinical Sister. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required, and you should be able to motivate the team to achieve and surpass the expectations of our patients, visitors and colleagues. As a Senior Member of the team, you will be able to demonstrate excellent leadership and management skills and be confident in your clinical and communication skills.

About us

We're a large organisation with three hospitals located in Scunthorpe, Grimsby and Goole. We also provide community services in North Lincolnshire. Our 6,500 members of staff care for and support a population of more than 400,000 people.

We encourage all our staff to innovate and adopt 'best practice' so we can deliver excellent care to our patients. We ask staff to live our values, kindness, courage and respect.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. You could be one of them.

To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://joinnlag.co.uk/

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Job description

Job responsibilities

We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.

We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• oLevel 1 Registered Nurse
• oDiploma in Nursing or evidence of recent relevant CPD at diploma level
• oQualified mentor (ENB 998 or mentorship award or equivalent) or working towards
• oEvidence of Post Registration development in the relevant specialty

Desirable

• oDegree in Nursing or working towards
• oLeadership Qualification

Occupational Experience

Essential

• oMinimum 18 Months experience

Desirable

• oExperience of managing a team or area within a ward area

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Grimsby

Scartho Road

Grimsby

DN33 2BA

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